California RDA Written Exam Pre-Test
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The patient record is a permanent document of whom -
Correct Answers ✅The patient
The dental history portion of a patient record provides a
dental team with information regarding - Correct Answers
✅Previous dental care and treatment
Which of the following describes the best way to remain
approachable to an anxious patient - Correct Answers
✅Encourage questions
Who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs - Correct
Answers ✅The dentist
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible
in the mouth - Correct Answers ✅X through the tooth
A base is placed - Correct Answers ✅As a measure of
protection for the pulp.
Because decay or trauma was close to the pulp.
On the floor of the tooth preparation
Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a - Correct
Answers ✅Liner
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Which of the following products contains calcium hydroxide -
Correct Answers ✅Dycal
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to
place a BASE during restorative procedure - Correct
Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
What is a temporary sedative dressing - Correct Answers
✅A temporary filling
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to
place a LINER during a restorative procedure - Correct
Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
The two types of temporary sedative dressing materials are -
Correct Answers ✅IRM
Cavit
When using Etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structure
- Correct Answers ✅15-20 seconds
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The smear layer is - Correct Answers ✅A protective
secretion produced by the layers of the teeth
Etchant material is - Correct Answers ✅Typically electric
blue in color
37-39% phosphoric acid
Very bitter tasting
What benefit does etchant provides during the bonding
procedure - Correct Answers ✅Roughen up the enamel and
or dentinal layers in preparation for bonding
A self etching adhesive eliminates the need to - Correct
Answers ✅Rinse Etchant from the tooth
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to
place Etchant on tooth structure for purposes of a restoration
or dental sealants - Correct Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
The term polymerization means to - Correct Answers
✅Cure
Set
Harden
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If a material notes that it is "dual cure" that means - Correct
Answers ✅The material will enter the initial setting phase
on its own, but needs the curing light to complete the setting
process
A provisional coverage also could be called - Correct
Answers ✅A temporary restoration
The two types of temporary crowns are - Correct Answers
✅Custom
Preformed
A custom temporary is made out of - Correct Answers
✅Acrylic material
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to
Fabricate and cement a provisional restoration - Correct
Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
Which of the following can be used as both a provisional
coverage for adult patients and and a permanent restoration
for pediatric patients? - Correct Answers ✅Stainless steel
crown
Bank Exam Questions and Answers
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The patient record is a permanent document of whom -
Correct Answers ✅The patient
The dental history portion of a patient record provides a
dental team with information regarding - Correct Answers
✅Previous dental care and treatment
Which of the following describes the best way to remain
approachable to an anxious patient - Correct Answers
✅Encourage questions
Who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs - Correct
Answers ✅The dentist
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible
in the mouth - Correct Answers ✅X through the tooth
A base is placed - Correct Answers ✅As a measure of
protection for the pulp.
Because decay or trauma was close to the pulp.
On the floor of the tooth preparation
Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a - Correct
Answers ✅Liner
,California RDA Written Exam Pre-Test
Bank Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2025) Verified Answers
Which of the following products contains calcium hydroxide -
Correct Answers ✅Dycal
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to
place a BASE during restorative procedure - Correct
Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
What is a temporary sedative dressing - Correct Answers
✅A temporary filling
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to
place a LINER during a restorative procedure - Correct
Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
The two types of temporary sedative dressing materials are -
Correct Answers ✅IRM
Cavit
When using Etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structure
- Correct Answers ✅15-20 seconds
,California RDA Written Exam Pre-Test
Bank Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2025) Verified Answers
The smear layer is - Correct Answers ✅A protective
secretion produced by the layers of the teeth
Etchant material is - Correct Answers ✅Typically electric
blue in color
37-39% phosphoric acid
Very bitter tasting
What benefit does etchant provides during the bonding
procedure - Correct Answers ✅Roughen up the enamel and
or dentinal layers in preparation for bonding
A self etching adhesive eliminates the need to - Correct
Answers ✅Rinse Etchant from the tooth
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to
place Etchant on tooth structure for purposes of a restoration
or dental sealants - Correct Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
The term polymerization means to - Correct Answers
✅Cure
Set
Harden
, California RDA Written Exam Pre-Test
Bank Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2025) Verified Answers
If a material notes that it is "dual cure" that means - Correct
Answers ✅The material will enter the initial setting phase
on its own, but needs the curing light to complete the setting
process
A provisional coverage also could be called - Correct
Answers ✅A temporary restoration
The two types of temporary crowns are - Correct Answers
✅Custom
Preformed
A custom temporary is made out of - Correct Answers
✅Acrylic material
According to California regulations, Who is legally allowed to
Fabricate and cement a provisional restoration - Correct
Answers ✅Dentist
RDA
Which of the following can be used as both a provisional
coverage for adult patients and and a permanent restoration
for pediatric patients? - Correct Answers ✅Stainless steel
crown
